How to Train Your Dragon trail at Bodiam Castle
Join Hiccup and Toothless the dragon on an adventure around Bodiam Castle!
- Booking not needed
- Admission applies
Let your imagination run wild and channel your inner Viking as you pick up tips and tricks to master the art of dragon training. Discover different dragon species, learn the forgotten language of Dragonese, find out gruesome facts about Vikings – and so much more! Do you have what it takes to become a dragon trainer?
The trail runs from 24 May to 21 September and costs £3 (includes a small prize) with normal admission.
During your visit, make sure to stop by the shop, brimming with books and dragon-themed goodies to take home a piece of the magic.
The How to Train Your Dragon series is written and illustrated by Cressida Cowell, and published by Hodder Children’s Books. Text and illustrations © Cressida Cowell.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Suitable for families
- Meeting point
Head to visitor reception to pick up your trail booklet. The trail takes place within the castle.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear clothing suitable for the weather as this is a mainly outdoor trail.
- Accessibility
The route to the castle is over gravelled paths. Some areas of the castle are not accessible by wheelchair. Please see the access information at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiamcastle
Upcoming events
Pooch Passport at Bodiam Castle
Pooch passport is back! Explore new places with your furry friend until 28 February 2026. Find out more about the scheme and discover dog-friendly places to explore together.
Bodiam Castle tour
Discover the story of Bodiam Castle and the people who built, lived and worked in it through the ages.
September Storytelling Sessions
Be enchanted by tales of dragons, knights, and castles.
Bat Walk at Bodiam Castle
Head out around the castle parkland after hours to try out a bat detector and learn more about this extraordinary nocturnal flying mammal’s world.